CURRICULUM VITAE...Oct 27, 2019 · 6 Supervision of office time of the Departmental faculty, Conducting workshops/ Seminars. Evaluation of Department Faculty, Management of Curriculum

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Raghavalu Ramella

Professor of Accounting/Economics/Management

Director, MBA Program, School of Business

Oakwood University

001-256-726-7072 (office)

[email protected]

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

To make a significant contribution in the area of Teaching, Leadership and

Administration. As the MBA Program Director and Professor, I desire to provide a

transformational leadership and dynamic environment to inspire and motivate faculty and

students to reach their full potential to achieve God-given mission and purpose.

EDUCATION

YEAR DEGREE UNIVERSITY

2001-

2004

Ph. D. (Economics- Accounting

Emphasis)

TILAK MAHARASHTRA

UNIVERSITY, PUNE, INDA

1999-

2001

M.PHIL ( Financial Economics ) TILAK MAHARASHTRA

UNIVERSITY, PUNE, INDIA

1998-

2000

M.B.A ( Accounting and Management) SOUTHERN ADVENTIST

UNIVERSITY, TENNESSEE,

USA

1996-

1998

M.A. ( Financial Economics Emphasis) TILAK MAHARASHTRA

UNIVERSITY, PUNE,

INDIA

1996-

1998

M.D.B.A ( Management Emphasis) SPICER ADVENTIST

UNIVERSITY, PUNE,

INDIA

1992-

1996

B.B.A. ( Accounting and Computer

Science)

SPICER ADVENTIST

UNIVERSITY, PUNE,

INDIA

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PROFESSIONAL AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2019- Present:

Director, MBA Program & Professor of Accounting and Economics, School of

Business, Oakwood University, Huntsville, Alabama

As Director, MBA Program

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate planning and assessment for the MBA program

Provide information to prospective MBA students

Facilitate student admission to the MBA program

Advise and counse MBA students

Recommend course scheduling and faculty assignments for the MBA program

Teach MBA courses

Provide support to the MBA student recruiting efforts

Assist with the MBA student graduate clearance process

Coordinate with the Director for Online Learning to ensure all MBA courses are

current and accurately presented in the course management system

As a Professor of Accounting/Economics/Management

Responsible for teaching a wide range of courses in Accounting, Economics, Management

and Finance, at the graduate and undergraduate level

2015- 2019:

Dean & Professor of Accounting, School of Business, Entrepreneurship and

Continuing/Professional Studies, University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad &

Tobago

As a Dean

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides vision and leadership for the School of Business.

Exercises educational leadership in preparing and presenting policies and plans to

the faculty (through the appropriate committees) for furthering the educational

responsibilities of the school.

Articulates the educational purposes of the campus and fosters their

accomplishment.

Manages resources of undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and arranges

for the interaction of division curricula.

Guides the planning and development of new curricular configuration.

Facilitates the development of research, performance and enrichment activities.

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Works collaboratively with the Human Resource Department in the recruitment,

appointment, promotion, and termination of academic personnel.

Supports and assists the scholarly development of faculty.

Works collaboratively with other campus officials in relation to the implementation

of campus policies and integration of campus and faculty objectives.

Responsible for the financial affairs of the School, including seeking budgetary and

extramural funding and managing the School’s resources; facilitates grant

applications.

Some Major Accomplishments

1. Managed Students, Faculty and three departments in the School of Business

(Department of Accounting, Finance and Economics, Department of Management and

Marketing and Department of Entrepreneurship and Continuing/Professional Studies;

20 Faculty and Staff; 40+ graduate student, Undergraduate 500+,).

2. Managed and responsible for transforming MBA face to face learning to fully online

(40+ graduates).

3. Managed School of Business online MBA and BBA programs with six specializations

in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources, Health Care

Management and Hospitality and Tourism Management.

4. Degree programs approved/in process of Approval during tenure:

Ph.D. in Business Administration in collaboration with Monte Morelos

University in progress of approval.

Online MBA in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Human

Resources and Health Care Management approved by ACTT.

BBA in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources,

Hospitality and Tourism Management approved by ACCT.

Fully Online (BBA: Management and Accounting) approved by ACCT

5. Non-Degree (Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Anti Money

Laundering Certificate, Financial Crime Prevention Certificate).

6. Programs Re-accredited during tenure (BBA in Hospitality and Tourism).

7. Hired several outstanding young faculty colleagues and managed ( 10 full-time faculty

and 15 adjunct faculty).

8. Developed new programs.

9. Instituted significant curricular changes with relevance to the job market in the

country.

10. Improvements in Retention.

11. Increase the Level of research funding.

12. Improved International Enrollment.

13. Developed a comprehensive strategic plan for the School of Business.

14. Developed the rubrics and manuals for the internal assessment of all programs.

15. Recruited two chairs, three new faculty & support staff and over 15 Adjunct Faculty.

16. Conducted Nationwide Business Research Seminars, Workshops, and Debates.

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17. Introduced Business Advisory Council comprised of various stakeholders like

industrialists, educationalists, Faculty, Investors, entrepreneurs, and community

members.

As a Professor:

Taught a wide range of courses in Accounting, Economics, Management and Finance, at

the graduate and undergraduate level

Courses taught at Graduate Level:

Economics for Managers

Macro Economics

Public Finance

Economic Development

Financial Decision Making

Case Studies in Management Accounting

Interpreting Accounting Information

Special Topics in Auditing

Management in Changing World

Motivation and Leadership

Organizational Behavior

Advanced Financial Management

Corporate Taxation

Investment and Portfolio Management

Seminar in Accounting and Finance

Courses taught at Under Graduate Level:

Principles of Micro Economics

Principles of Macro Economics

Comparative Economic Systems

Money and Banking

International Economics

Wages payment and Compensation

Economic Development and Planning

Public Finance

Business Cycles and Forecasting

Labor Economics

Management Accounting

Auditing

Cost and Managerial Accounting

Advanced Accounting

Not for Profit and Government Accounting

Corporate Taxation

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Management of Financial Institutions

Business Finance

Investment

Investment Securities Portfolio

Intermediate Accounting

Fundamentals of Accounting

Financial Statements Analysis

Principles of Management

Small Business Management

Principles of Marketing

Courses Developed:

Cost Accounting

Accounting Theory and Practice

Management Accounting

Principles of Finance

Micro Economics

Macro Economics

Financial Decision Making

Case studies in Management Accounting

Interpreting Accounting Informatio

Advanced Auditing

Investment and Portfolio Management

Health Care Financing

Managerial Economics

Economic Development and Planning

2009- 2015:

Associate Professor of Accounting & Chair, Department of Accounting, Finance and

Economics, University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago

As an Assoc. Professor of Accounting:

Taught a wide range of courses in accounting both at graduate and undergraduate level.

As a Chair:

Responsible for

Preparation of the Departmental budget, Preparation of Departmental Report,

Assigning Class Load.

Convene Department meetings, Recruiting New Faculty with the consultation of Dean

of School.

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Supervision of office time of the Departmental faculty, Conducting workshops/

Seminars.

Evaluation of Department Faculty, Management of Curriculum and Programs.

Major Achievements

1. Managed Various majors in School of Business (with 6 specializations, 30+

graduate student, Undergraduate 250+).

2. Hired several outstanding young faculty colleagues and managed ( 4 full-time

faculty and 8 adjunct faculty.

3. Developed new programs.

4. Instituted significant curricular changes with relevance to the job market in the

economy.

5. Significantly improved the completion rates of BBA and MBA students.

6. Managed to get Gate funding for BBA and MBA Program.

7. Introduced Certification programs and Short online Courses.

8. Managed National and international Business Research Seminars and Workshops

9. Introduced Academic Challenge, Leadership debate, and Entrepreneurship

Development Plan

10. Introduced School of Business Club/Association.

11. Managed the successful review of the departmental program.

12. Conducted annual evaluations of faculty and staff.

2006- 2009: Associate Professor of Accounting, School of Business, University of

the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad & Tobago

Taught at graduate Level and undergraduate level in the area of the Accounting,

2003-2006: Associate Professor of Accounting and Controller of Finance, Spicer

Memorial College, India

As an Assoc. Professor of Accounting

Taught at graduate Level and undergraduate level in the area of Accounting.

As a Controller of Finance: Contributed to the overall success of the organization

by effectively managing all financial tasks, overseeing budgeting and accounting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities and Achievements

This position was responsible for planning, developing, directing, and controlling

Spicer’s financial resources of 3000 students and 400 employees in terms of operating

($45M) and capital ($70M) Budgets, cash management, investment statements,

endowments, and treasury functions. Additionally, I had oversight responsibilities for the

institution's financial services and business affairs such as accounts payable and

receivable, budgeting and planning, human resources, payroll, facilities operations and

maintenance, housing and dining services, internal audits, procurement and contracting.

Achievements:

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Financial accounting and reporting:

Developed and maintained timely and accurate financial statements and reports

that were appropriate for users in accordance with generally accepted accounting

principles (GAAP).

Developed, implemented, and ensured compliance with internal financial and

accounting policies and procedures.

Ethically prepared all supporting information for the annual audit by an

approved external auditor.

Documented and maintained complete and accurate supporting information for

all financial transactions.

Developed and maintained financial accounting systems for cash management,

accounts payable, account receivable, credit accounts and petty cash.

Successfully managed the cash flow and prepared cash flow forecasts in

accordance with policy.

Efficiently managed the bookkeeping function, using the Simple Accounting

Package, including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts

receivable and payroll.

Participated as a member of the Finance Committee.

Assisted the President and VP, Finance with financial reporting as required at

Board meetings and the Annual General Meetings and provided advice to support

the decision making process.

Payroll preparation and administration:

Prepared all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and

accurate manner.

Assisted with the negotiations and managed the employee insurance and benefits

plans.

Processed and submitted statutory and benefits remittances on times.

Reviewed and authorized the Institution’s tax returns.

Managed the tracking of vacation, sick leave, and other leave.

Budget preparation:

Used the “Zero-Based” approach for budgeting, prepared the annual budget in

consultation with the President and VP, Finance and or Finance Committee.

Assisted staff with the preparation of budgets for funding applications.

1998-2003: Senior Accountant, Spicer Memorial College, India

Senior Accountant – Responsible for preparation of payroll, setting

budgets and physical plant asset management, bank reconciliations,

internal audit control. Also oversaw various accounting procedures and

provided reports under the direction of the Vice President for Financial

Administration.

1998-2003: Senior Accountant/Assistant Professor of Accounting, Spicer


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Senior Accountant – Responsible for preparation of payroll, setting budgets and Physical

Plant asset management. Also oversaw various accounting procedures and provided reports

under the direction of the Vice President of Finance and Accounting.

As an Assistant Professor of Accounting– Taught a wide range of courses in Accounting

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

2019-Present: External Evaluator- Ph.D Theses

University of Montemorelos, Mexico

2009-Present: Designer and Facilitator, Online Teaching

Herbert Fletcher University, Puerto Rico

2013-Present: La Sierra University, School of Business

4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, California, 92515

2013- Present: Adventist University of Africa, School of Business

Adventist University of Africa, Private Bag Mbagathi, 00503 Nairobi,

Kenya

2014- Present: Andrews University, School of Business

8975 US-31, Berrien Springs, MI 49104, United States

ONLINE COURSES – DEVELOPED AND

TAUGHT

University of the Southern Caribbean (USC)

Graduate Courses (MBA)

1. FNCE317-Business Finance (MBA Perquisite)

2. MBAA 621- Investment and Portfolio Management

3. MBAA 610- Interpreting Accounting Information

4. MBAA 620- Financial Statement Analysis (in the development

process…)

5. MBAF 550- Financial Decision Making

6. MBAA 645- Advanced Auditing

7. MBAH 675- Health Care Finance

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Undergraduate (BBA)

8. ACCT 122-Fundamentals of Accounting

9. ACCT 221- Intermediate Accounting

10. ACCT 361- Individual Taxation

11. ACCT 330- Cost and Managerial Accounting

12. ACCT 455- Accounting for Non-Profit Organization

13. ACCT 456- Advanced Accounting

14. ACCT 465- Auditing

15. ACCT 485- Accounting Theory and Practice

Herbert Fletcher University (HFU) 16. MCAL 501- Introduction to Leadership

17. MCAL 605- Church Leadership and Administration

18. MCAL 609- Administrative Finance

University of Africa (AUA)

Graduate Courses (MBA) 19. ACCT 670/FINC670 – Accounting/Finance Seminar

20. FINC 610- Financial Management

La Sierra University (LLU)

Graduate Foundation Courses (MBA) 21. ACCT 511 -Accounting I

22. ACCT 511- Accounting II

23. FNCE 504- Elements of Managerial Finance

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS , ARTICLES AND PAPER PRESENTATIONS

Special Research Interests:

My current research interests include: Cross-Cultural issues in accounting, International

Accounting Standards, Working Capital Management, Accounting of Mergers and

Acquisitions, Cash flow management, International Auditing Standards, Accounting for

Non-Profit Organizations, Capital Structure and Liquidity v/s profitability.

Joint Research:

1. The Role of Entrepreneurship in the planning and controlling of Finance and

Economic Development: Global Perspective

Researchers:

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Professor Pratap Jagan: Faculty of Finance and Accounting, Tilak University, India

Raghavalu Ramella, Assistant Professor of Accounting, School of Business, Spicer


Date of completion- March 2005

2. A Critical Study on the Impact of Working Capital Management on

Profitability of the selected Public Limited Companies in Trinidad and Tobago

for the period 2010 – 2014.

Date of completion- June 2016

Research in Progress:

3. A Critical Study on Financial Accounting framework and Accounting standards

aspects of Selected Industries in Trinidad and Tobago in the Post Globalization.

4. A critical study of management of Liquidity and Profitability of selected

companies in Trinidad and Tobago.

5. Merger and Acquisition as a survival option for corporate liquidation in Trinidad

and Tobago.

Future Research Interests

6. The Contribution of Financial Institutions in the USA towards the development of

the manufacturing industry.

7. The impact of leverage on firm investment.

8. Gaining a competitive edge through acquisitions.

PUBLICATIONS

Completed -Unpublished

2004 Economics: Financial Emphasis- Ph.D. Thesis.

2000 Accounting-Working Capital Management - MBA-Dissertation.

2001 Economics: Financial Emphasis- M.Phil. Dissertation.

1998 Theory of Income and Employment- M.A Dissertation.

1998 Financial Management Emphasis- M.D.B.A Dissertation.

Publications in Progress:

Principles of Accounting.

ARTICLES

1. The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in Economic Development.

Date of completion: January 20, 2017

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2. Financial Ethics- The importance of establishing a strong financial accounting

regulatory framework for Trinidad and Tobago

Date to Completion: July 20, 2017

3. The Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development with reference to

Trinidad and Tobago

Date of completion: April 5, 2018

Articles in Progress

4. Rethinking Activity-Based Costing with reference to Selected Industries in

Trinidad and Tobago.

5. Hedging Strategies for Uncertain Times: An overview.

STUDENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEES

Supervisor/Adviser/Guide/External Evaluator of original work by Ph.D

& MBA Students

Completed

External Evaluator-Ph.D Theses

1. Name of Student: Prakash Ramoutar

Name: External Evaluator: Dr. Raghavalu Ramella

Research Topic: “Factors impacting on Budgetary Control in

Tertiary Education Institutions”

Date of Completion: April 2019

Name of the University: University of Montemorelos

2. Name of Student: Yrvain Jean-Phillippe


Research Topic: “Causal Model of the Factors that predict the

growth of the churches of the Northeastern

Conference in Jamaica New York”



3. Name of Student: Philip McGuire Wesley II


Research Topic: “Factors affecting the startup Business in New

York”

Date of Completion: May 2, 2019

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MBA Dissertations

4. Name of Student: Prakash Ramoutar

Name Advisor/Guide: Dr. Raghavalu Ramella

Research Topic: “A Critical Analysis of Liquidity at the University

of the Southern Caribbean for the Period 2004-

2009”

Date of Completion: May 2012

5. Name of Student: Colin Ross


Research Topic: “CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT AND

PROFITABILITY: An Examination of the

relationship between cash flow and its predictability

on profitability at Ansa McAL Group of

Companies”


6. Name of Student: Vernella Hilaire


Research Topic: “A critical analysis of the relationship between

capital structure and financial performance of selected

Manufacturing companies listed on the Trinidad and

Tobago Stock Exchange for the period 2008 –2012”


7. Name of Student: Clifford Balgobin


Research Topic: “ Leadership Styles and the Impact on the

Employee's Satisfaction and Motivation at

Caribbean Health Foods Limited”


8. Name of Student: Abigale Fredricks


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Research Topic: “An investigation of tax avoidance and tax evasion

practices in Guyana: With special emphasis on gold

mining companies in the interior regions since

2000”


9. Name of Student: Sherzelle Peters


Research Topic: “A case study on financing and the sustainability of

selected Women Owned Micro- Small

Medium Enterprise in Trinidad and

Tobago”


10. Name of Student: Chirnus M Isidore


Research Topic: “A Critical Study of Social Media as an Effective

tool in Spreading the Gospel in the Grenada

Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.".


11. Name of Student: Merlisha Charles


Research Topic: “Impact of adoption of International Financial

Reporting Standards (IFRS) in preparation of

financial statements with reference to the coca cola

company Trinidad and Tobago”


12. Name of Student: Johnatan Blackman


Research Topic: “The Impact of Financial Literacy of the

Profitability of Small Businesses in Trinidad ”


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13. Name of Student: Jeanelle Colaire


Research Topic: “A Critical Study on Corporate Governance and

Financial Stability with reference to the Trinidad

and Tobago Central Bank”


14. Name of Student: Jenelle Joefield


Research Topic: “A Study of Accounting Methods being used in the

Public Sector”


15. Name of Student: Darryl Fung


Research Topic: “The Role of International Business and Sustainable

Development ”


16. Name of Student: Alison Sookia


Research Topic: “A Critical Evaluation of the Problems and

Prevention of Fraud Within the Financial Sector in

Trinidad and Tobago for the period between 2008-

2018”


In Progress:

17. Name of Student: Lancelot Scott


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Research Topic: “Entrepreneurial Development and the Role of

Microfinance: A Case Study of selected firms in

Trinidad and Tobago”

Date of Completion: ---------

18. Name of Student: Anthony Hylegar


Research Topic: “A Critical Study on Employee Engagement within

the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission

and its implications”


19. Name of Student: Adanna Jeffers- Parris


Research Topic: “The need for a Change in the Accounting

Standards with the Evolving Technological

Standardization of the Accounting Objectives

within the Caribbean”


PRESENTATIONS

National TV Presentations

1. 2018 Role of Entrepreneurship and Trade in Economic Development-Interview

with TV6 & CNMG National Channel, Trinidad and Tobago

2. 2015 Strategic Invention and Significance of Domestic and Foreign Direct

Investment in the growth and development of the Economy- Interview with

TV 6 National Channel & CNMG National Channel, Trinidad &

Tobago

3. 2014 Working Capital and Profitability – TV 6 Channel , Trinidad and Tobago

4. 2013 Financial Ethics with reference to Money Laundering in Trinidad and

Tobago- CNMG National Channel, Trinidad & Tobago

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5. 2012 Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic development: with refer. to

Trinidad and Tobago- Interview with TV 6 National Channel & CNMG National

Channel, Trinidad & Tobago

Paper Presentations

6. The Strategic Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Economic Growth &

Development

Place: Annual Research Day, USC, NB1 & NB2

Date: March 10, 2015

7. Effective & Efficient Church Budgeting

Place: National Lay Leadership Workshop, Caribbean Union Conference,

Trinidad & Tobago, W.I

Date: December 20, 2014

8. Cash Flow Management

Place: University of West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I

Date: November 15, 2013

9. The Strategic Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Economic Growth &

Development

Place: 4th Annual National Business Seminar, USC

Date: November 25, 2013

10. Non Profit Organizations’ Accountability and Accounting

(with Special Reference to Health Care Organization)

Place: 8th Annual A.Y. National Outreach Ministries Council, Trinidad and

Tobago

Date: July 20, 2015

11. Effective Goal Setting for Success

Place: Annual University Seminar’s day, USC

Date: March 18, 2013

OTHER PAPER PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS

Papers Presented:

2019 Role of Entrepreneurial Financing

2018 Role of Entrepreneurship and Trade, USC, Trinidad

2017 Non-Profit Organizations Accounting and Responsibilities, 8th Annual A.Y.

National Outreach Ministries Council

2017 Goal Setting for Success, USC, Trinidad

2016 Time Management, University of the Southern Caribbean, Trinidad

2016 Non-Profit Organizations Accounting and Responsibilities, 5th Annual A.Y.

National Outreach Ministries Council

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2015 Role of Foreign Direct Investment for the growth and development of Economy

with reference to Trinidad and Tobago

2015 Working Capital Management, Andrews Institute of Medicine, India

2015 How to obtain Financial Freedom, Ravi Raj Convention, India

2014 Employment and Job Opportunities, Ministry of Labor, India

2014 Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development, National Convention, India

2014 How to Set Goals and be a winner, Pune College, India

2013 Socio-economic conditions, Participative Management & Salaries and Wages

Structure Ph.D. Thesis, Tilak University, India

2013 Will Power and Self Confidence, Andrews Institute of Medicine, India

2013 Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Trinidad and Tobago Chambers of Commerce

and Industry, Trinidad.

2013 Socio-economic conditions of workers, USC, Trinidad

2012 Workers’ Participation in Management-USC, Trinidad

2012 Profitability v/s Liquidity, Mexico, Cancun

2012 Working Capital Management - MBA-Dissertation, Southern Adventist

University, USA

2012 Theory of Income and Employment- UWI, Trinidad

Workshops/Seminars Conducted

2019 9th Annual Business Development Seminar and Expo 2019-Role of

Entrepreneurship & Trade with reference to Entrepreneurial Financing

2018 8th Annual Business Development Seminar and Expo 2018-Role of

Entrepreneurship & Trade

2017 4rd Annual Academic Challenge 2015, University of the Southern Caribbean,

Trinidad

2017 Role of Investment in Economic Development: with reference to Trinidad and

Tobago,

2016 3rd Annual Academic Challenge 2014, University of the Southern Caribbean,

Trinidad

2016 Cash Flow Management, Incubator Business Initiative System, NEDCO, Trinidad

2015 Role of Entrepreneurship in Economic Development: with reference to Trinidad

and Tobago, USC,Trinidad

2014 2nd Annual Academic Challenge 2011, University of the Southern Caribbean,

Trinidad

2014 Recent Trends & Changes in Accounting, Finance, and Economics and their

impact on the economy in the post-globalization, Univ. of the Southern

Caribbean,

2014 1st Annual Academic Challenge 2010, University of the Southern Caribbean,

Trinidad

Paper Presentations/Workshops/Seminar Attended

2019 Profitability v/s Liquidity – University of West Indies

2018 Mergers and Acquisitions- Webinar Presentation- AICPA Organization

2017 Business Incubation Workshop, Ministry of Labor, Hyatt Regency, Trinidad

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2016 Money Management & Budgeting (RRH Financial Planning Services)

2016 Business Incubation Workshop, Ministry of Labor, Hyatt Regency, Trinidad

2016 The Indian Diaspora, Humanities & Social Sciences, USC, Trinidad

2015 Supervisor/Leadership Seminar, USC, Trinidad

2014 Research Workshop, Research Dept. USC, Trinidad

2014 Launching of Research Journal and Seminar, Research Dept., USC

2013 Conflict Management, Colloquium, USC, Trinidad

2013 Crime, Lawlessness, and Public Safety. University of Trinidad & Tobago,

Trinidad

2014 Business Opportunities in Cuba, The Hilton Hotel, Trinidad

2012 Quality Management, ACTT, DHL building, Trinidad

2012 IAD Teachers’ Conference, Cancun, Mexico

2012 Rhetorical Components for School of Business, Cancun, Mexico

2012 Behavioral Patterns and Implications, Symbiosis University, India

2012 Goals and Objectives, USC, Trinidad

SERVICE

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

SERVICE ON BOARDS & COMMITTEES

Aug, 2016-Present Member, Academic Policy Committee, USC, Trinidad

Aug, 2016- Present Member, Dean Council, USC, Trinidad

Sept, 2016-Present: Member, Administrative Council, USC, Trinidad

Aug.2014- Present: Member, USC, Internal Finance Committee

Jan, 2011 – 2016: Chair, University Rank and Tenure Committee, USC,

Trinidad

Aug.2016- Present: Chair, School of Business Staff and Faculty Meetings

Aug. 2011- Present: Seminar Coordinator, School of Business

Aug.2016- Present: Sponsor, School of Business Club

Aug. 2016-Present: Chair, School of Business Internal Committees

Mar 2011- 2016: Member, Graduate Research Studies, USC, Trinidad

April 2013- Present Member, Graduate Council

2007-Present: Member, Financial Management Association International,

Florida, USA

2009-Present: Member, University Curriculum Committee, USC,

Trinidad

Aug. 2013-Jul.2014: Member, Colloquium Committee

Aug. 2017- Jul.2018 Member, Research Day/Charter Week

CHURCH SERVICES &COMMUNITY SERVICES

Church Activities

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2016- Present: Treasurer & Elder, University of the Southern Caribbean (USC)

Church

2016-Present: Member, USC Church Board

2016-Present: Chair, Church Finance Committee

2016-Present: Chair, Church Budget Committee

2016- Present: Member, Church Building Fund Raising Committee

2006-Present: Sponsor, Blitz Program

2006- Present: Deacon

2006- Present: Sabbath School Teacher, USC

2014- 2016: Church Auditor, USC

2012- 2014: Church Elder, USC

Community Services

2005 to date - Community Development Project, India

2010- to date- Community Development Project, Trinidad

2007- to date- Hospital and Old age homes visitation

2015- to date- Community Health and wealth Awareness- Natural Minerals and Vitamins

2015-to date- Participation of Blitz Program

2010-Present- Prosperity Weekly meetings

AWARDS RECEIVED

AWARDS YEAR

Teaching Excellence (Univ. of the Southern Carib, Trinidad)

2009

Teaching Excellence (Spicer Memorial College, India )

2004

M.B.A – (Accounting )-Southern Adventist University ,

Tennessee,

- Highest G.P.A. (4.00/4.00), Graduate School

- Highest Cumulative G.P.A. (4.00/4.00), Graduate School

2000

Academic Achievement in Social Sciences( Economics-

Accounting Emphasis), Tilak University, India Paramhans Swami Swava Panand Award

1998

M.A. Financial Economics Emphasis (Tilak Maharashra

University, India) ( for scoring highest Marks in Financial

Economics)

- Guruvayya G.K. Award

Bhopatakar Award

1998

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- Shri D.R. Limaye Award

- Acharya Rabade Award

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, Association of Certified Charted Accountants

Member, Trinidad and Tobago of Charted Accountants

International Financial Association, California, USA

Pune Management Association, India

Maratha Chambers of Commerce, India

Trinidad and Tobago commerce and Industry

Business Dev. and Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Trinidad

IBIS – NEDCO, Trinidad and Tobago

Youngevity International Ltd.

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